🌱 Free Black History Month Movies + Paint Party At Vintage Wine Bar

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll read about:

• Dallas Theater to show free movies for Black History Month
• A paint party this weekend at Vintage Wine Bar
• Paulding County Sheriff's Office hosting Public Safety Job Fair

But first, today's weather:

Cooler. High: 47 Low: 26.

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Here are the top five stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. In honor of Black History Month, the Dallas Theater will be showing two free movies on Saturday, Feb. 11. "Hidden Figures" (rated PG) will be showing at 4 p.m., followed by "42: The True Story of an American Legend" (rated PG-13) at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-serve; concessions will be available. (City of Dallas, Georgia – Government via Facebook)
2. Get your creative juices flowing while enjoying some delicious libations. This Sunday, Jan. 29, from 2-5 p.m., head over to Vintage Wine Bar for a paint party hosted by Brushstrokes with Britt. The $45 ticket (on sale for $40 as of Wednesday, Jan. 25!) includes materials and instructions for a beautiful Winter Blues painting, as well as one free house wine or hard cider. Build-your-own charcuterie boards will also be available to nosh on throughout the event. (Brushstrokes with Britt)
3. Interested in a career in law enforcement? Head over to the Public Safety Job Fair on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Paulding County Admin Building. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., jobseekers can apply and interview on-site for open detention officer positions; those selected may complete the physical agility test day-of. If you're interested in the role but can't come to the job fair, you can always apply online or via the department's mobile app. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
4. Local businesses are a cornerstone of our community. If you want to support them, there's no shortage of upcoming events with the Paulding Chamber of Commerce, including First Friday VIBE$ on Friday, Feb. 3 and the Empowering Women Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 7; both events begin at 8 a.m. Visit the Chamber website for the full list of upcoming Chamber and member events. (Paulding Chamber of Commerce)
5. Whether you're looking for a new place to call home or just like to see what's out there, here are five houses that have recently hit the Dallas-Hiram market. Four of the houses, including two right here in Dallas, have upcoming open houses this weekend so you can see the properties for yourself. Pictures, pricing, open house schedules, and additional specs are available at the link. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Crochet Club At New Georgia Public Library (2:00 PM)
• LEGO Club At New Georgia Public Library (5:00 PM)
• Paulding Young Republicans: New Year Kick-Off Meeting And Bonfire At Scoggins Road (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all crafters: whatever you're working on, you can bring it to the Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library's craft club, which will hold its next meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)
• The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office reminds the community to slow down and turn on headlights when driving in the rain. It doesn't take much water to hydroplane! (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• Yesterday morning, the Mayor and Council of Hiram hosted an employee appreciation breakfast! Catering was provided by Affextionate Cuizine, with coffee from Starbucks. (City of Hiram via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.